Talent Search College Prep Advisor

Title: Talent Search College Prep Advisor

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $20.00/hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The UNT TRIO Programs house the following TRIO Programs: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services. All programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Education. We are a team of dedicated individuals who are working toward increasing the number of college-degreed people in our target areas.

Position Overview

This position is for a college prep advisor. The position is located in Gainesville TX at Gainesville High School. The candidate will serve approximately 100 high school students assisting them with academic skill development and college/career exploration and choosing a course of postsecondary education.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work or in a similar degree field.
Ability to drive to Gainesville High School on a daily basis with reliable transportation.
Excellent knowledge and skills in the college application and Financial Aid process.
Ability to communicate and work with a population of students who face socio-economic barriers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal written communication, and computer skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent Spanish speaking skills, for parent interactions.
Experience in educating students.
Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program processes and goals. Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience.
Excellent knowledge and skilled in the college application process, the Financial Aid process.
Excellent verbal written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent Spanish speaking skills, for parent meetings.
Experience in educating students in the college prep and financial aid processes.
Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program goals. Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience.
Dedicated to meeting the TRIO Talent Search goals.
Familiar with the Gainesville school administrators.
Preference given to candidates with success or experience in overcoming barriers similar to those our TRIO students face on a daily basis

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Coordinate summer activities for students such as leadership, college and career field trips for students 
• Assist rising seniors in completing financial aid and college application completion. 
• Work closely with Gainesville ISD school administrators, students, and community orga